Pastry Sous Chef x1 - (Global Italian Restaurant Group)

Radiant Hospitality Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hospitality group in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef for its high-profile Italian café in Riyadh. This role requires a pastry professional with expertise in Italian pastry techniques and leadership skills to maintain quality in a structured, high-volume kitchen. Compensation includes SAR 9,000 monthly, company-provided accommodation, medical insurance, duty meals, uniform, and an annual flight ticket. Candidates must be ready to start by February 2026.

Benefits

Company-provided accommodation

Medical insurance

Duty meals

Uniform provided

Annual flight ticket

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years professional pastry experience in premium or fine‑dining environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Italian pastry and dessert techniques.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high‑volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Pastry Chef in daily pastry kitchen operations.
• Prepare and execute Italian pastries and desserts to exacting standards.
• Supervise and train junior pastry chefs and commis staff.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety compliance.

Skills

Italian pastry techniques

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Hygiene compliance

Job description

An established luxury Italian hospitality group is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to support the pastry kitchen of a high-profile Italian café concept in Riyadh, KSA.

This role suits a technically strong pastry professional with a clear grounding in classic and contemporary Italian pastry, capable of maintaining consistency, precision, and quality in a high-volume, premium environment. The venue is known for refined execution, disciplined kitchen standards, and an uncompromising approach to product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Pastry Chef in daily pastry kitchen operations and service execution
• Prepare and execute Italian pastries, desserts, baked goods, and dolci to exacting brand standards
• Ensure consistent mise en place, production planning, and stock control
• Supervise and train junior pastry chefs and commis staff
• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and HACCP compliance
• Assist with recipe standardisation, quality control, and cost management
• Uphold presentation standards aligned with a luxury Italian dining experience

Compensation and Benefits

• SAR 9,000 per month
• Company‑provided accommodation
• Medical insurance
• Duty meals
• Uniform provided
• Annual flight ticket

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years professional pastry experience in premium or fine‑dining environments
• Demonstrated experience with Italian pastry and dessert techniques
• Previous experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or strong Pastry Junior Sous Chef ready to step up
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a structured, high‑volume kitchen
• Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards

We appreciate your interest in this vacancy.

Candidates must be available to start by 1 February 2026 (or shortly after).